Sister / charge nurse | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	14 February 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	16 March 2025
Location:	Manchester, M20 4BX
Company:	The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7015166/413-91830-CSSS-AK

Summary

We are looking for an experienced nurse to join our nursing team. The ideal candidate will be committed, have excellent communication and clinical skills, empathic nature and be able to lead a team to provide a high standard of care. He/she will be positively encouraged to recognise and develop service improvement.

The specialist training for chemotherapy administration and brachytherapy will be provided.

Ward 2 predominantly cares for patient who are receiving planned chemotherapy/ Brachytherapy and/or are undergoing minor procedures that require an overnight stay.

The successful candidate would be expected to deliver and maintain a high standard of planned nursing care.

The ideal candidate will be committed, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and have an empathic nature.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients undergoing chemotherapy/ brachytherapy and a diverse range of minor procedures.
• Act as a clinical role model for new staff, reflecting the philosophy, beliefs, and standards of the department.
• To effectively communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team to promote a positive working partnership across all departments/ wards.
• To act as a preceptor/mentor/clinical supervisor for junior staff and students.
• Ensure that all prescribed drugs and treatments are given correctly and in accordance with Trust policy, including the correct care and custody of controlled drugs.
• Escalate concerns in a patient’s condition to senior members of the nursing team, medical staff.
• To maintain full compliance with all essential training and clinical skills competencies.
• To identify areas for self-development and training within the Performance Planning and Development Review structure.

As a band 6 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse it is also expected that you would play an active role in the development of the team and be willing to take on managerial duties whilst supporting the ward manager.

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.

We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION


1. To deputise for and support the Ward Manager
2. Provide management support for the Ward 4 services junior staff and act as mentor to designated staff.
3. Assess, plan and implement clinical care and maintain associated patient records.
4. To organise daily work schedule ensuring appropriate and effective skill mix and deployment of staff for appropriate patient needs.
5. To have an awareness of the staff and non staff budget
6. Be aware of Health and Safety issues and ensure relevant risk assessments are undertaken.
7. Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy, investigating speedily and compassionately.
8. Ensure all trust policies and procedures are adhered to and new ones implemented as necessary.
9. Regularly liaise and report to Department Manager/Senior Nursing team on unit affairs and staff development.
10. Ensure each designated staff member participates in a personal development plan and act to maximise the potential of others.
11. Assist in nursing recruitment process when required.
12. Take a progressive approach to the management of short and long-term sickness/absence in collaboration with the Department manager/Senior Nursing team



TRAINING & EDUCATION


1. Complete the Ward Introductory Pack and Preceptor pack.
2. Complete relevant in-house level 1 and 2 I.V. training programmes and ensure regular updates.
3. Participate and undertake research and audit which will influence practice.
4. To be up to date in all IV training programs including annual updates and competent in all areas of clinical practice including assessment of critically ill patient and competent in performing ECG’s
5. Attend all mandatory study days.



PROFESSIONAL


1. Act as a resource giving advice and support to nursing staff regarding emergency admissions and associated issues.
2. Liaise closely with the medical team and other members of the MDT in respect of patient care promoting the highest standard of care.
3. To develop and maintain a professional interest in all aspects of nursing and associated research.
4. To highlight areas of improvement/development within the department and undertake relevant projects.



PERSONAL


1. Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship.
2. Show professional and courteous manner whilst practicing excellent communication skills at all levels.
3. To show respect for members of the team and endorse the Ward 4 philosophy of giving mutual support.
4. Being aware of one’s own limitations, maintain confidentiality and adherence to NMC Professional Code of Conduct
5. Cooperate in own performance review by indicating learning goals and support needs.
6. Actively seek mentorship / supervision to enable reflection and development within the role.


This advert closes on Friday 21 Feb 2025

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